Tonga national under-23 football team

The Tonga national under-23 football team, also known as Tonga U23, represents Tonga at U23 tournaments. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Tonga national football team and is controlled by the Tonga Football Association.

Tonga U23

Association	Tonga Football Association
Confederation	OFC (Oceania)
Head coach	Timote Moleni
FIFA code	TGA
First colours Second colours
First international
Solomon Islands 7–0 Tonga (Auckland, New Zealand; 11 December 1999)
Biggest win
Tonga 3–0 American Samoa (Auckland, New Zealand; 14 January 2004)
Biggest defeat
New Zealand 10–0 Tonga (Taupō, New Zealand; 21 March 2012)
OFC U23 Championship
Appearances	5 (First in 1999)
Best result	Group Stage

History

Tonga U23 made three appearances so far at the OFC U23 Championship. They never reached further than the Group Stage. In 2019 they were defeated 4-1 by Fiji in their opening pool match before losing 8-0 to Vanuatu.

In 2012 Timote Moleni was appointed as team coach.

Competitive record

OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

The OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every four years to decide the only qualification spot for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and representatives at the Olympic Games.

OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament record
Year	Round	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1988	Did not enter
1991
1996
1999	Group stage	3	0	0	3	1	20
2004		4	2	0	2	4	8
2008	Did not enter
2012	Group stage	2	0	0	2	0	13
2015	Did not enter
2019	Group stage	3	0	0	3	2	18
2023		3	0	0	3	1	12
Total	Group stage	15	2	0	13	8	71

Fixtures & Results

2019

Tonga v Fiji

22 September 2019 (2019-09-22) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage	Tonga	1-4	Fiji	Lautoka, Fiji
15:00		Report	Joseph 54', 66' Baledrokadroka 62' Hughes 90'	Stadium: Churchill Park Attendance: 350 Referee: Sivakorn Pu-Udom

Tonga v Vanuatu

25 September 2019 (2019-09-25) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage	Tonga	0-8	Vanuatu	Lautoka, Fiji
12:00		Report	Kalo 28', 29', 50' Spokeyjack 31' Ollie 45+2' Tasip 48' Kalopong 53' Soromon 81'	Stadium: Churchill Park Attendance: 100 Referee: George Time

Papua New Guinea v Tonga

28 September 2019 (2019-09-28) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage	Papua New Guinea	v	Tonga	Lautoka, Fiji
12:00		Report		Stadium: Churchill Park Referee: [[]]

Current squad

The following players were called to the squad for the 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament from 21 September - 5 October 2019.
Caps and goals updated as of 28 September 2019 after the match against Papua New Guinea.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Mahe Malafu	(1998-02-24) 24 February 1998	3	0	Veitongo
20	1GK	Polutele Tavite	(1999-08-28) 28 August 1999	1	0	Longoteme
2	2DF	Tevita Vakatapu	(1999-12-02) 2 December 1999	3	0	Haʻamoko United Youth
3	2DF	Nicolas Vea	(2002-10-31) 31 October 2002	3	0	Navutoka
4	2DF	Kelepi Mataele	(1999-09-16) 16 September 1999	3	0
5	2DF	Opesi Tu'ifangaloka	(1999-07-21) 21 July 1999	3	0	Veitongo
13	2DF	Amanaki Laui	(1998-06-11) 11 June 1998	2	0	Longoteme
14	2DF	Sitaleki Fisi	(2000-02-11) 11 February 2000	2	0	Lotohaʻapai United
15	2DF	Pita Huni	(2001-02-25) 25 February 2001	2	0	Lotohaʻapai United
17	2DF	Valeiaatu Fili	(1999-01-14) 14 January 1999	3	0	Longoteme
6	3MF	William Senituli	(2002-02-24) 24 February 2002	1	0
7	3MF	Sione Tu'ifangaloka	(1999-04-24) 24 April 1999	3	0	Veitongo
8	3MF	Soakai Vea	(1998-07-19) 19 July 1998	3	0	Marist
9	3MF	Rick Taula	(2000-02-12) 12 February 2000	2	0	Longoteme
12	3MF	Mohammad Rajani	(1999-04-16) 16 April 1999	3	0	GHFA Spirit
16	3MF	Pesamino Tomasi	(2001-03-08) 8 March 2001	1	0
	3MF	Aisea Muli	(1998-10-17) 17 October 1998	0	0	Longoteme
10	4FW	Laulea Taufa	(1999-07-14) 14 July 1999	1	0
11	4FW	Hemaloto Polovili	(1997-07-26) 26 July 1997	4	2	Veitongo
	4FW	Tuloi Maamaloa	(2000-12-28) 28 December 2000	0	0	Navutoka

2012 squad

Caps and goals as of 16 March 2012.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Sione Faupula	(1991-01-07)7 January 1991 (aged 21)	2	0	Lotoha'apai United
18	1GK	Vei Taufa'ao	(1989-05-27)27 May 1989 (aged 22)	0	0	Unattached
4	2DF	Christian Likio	(1990-03-28)28 March 1990 (aged 21)	2	0	Unattached
9	2DF	Sione Langi	(1992-06-07)7 June 1992 (aged 19)	0	0	Unattached
10	2DF	Matana Paongo	(1989-03-09)9 March 1989 (aged 23)	1	0	Lotoha'apai United
13	2DF	Samisoni Mafi	(1990-08-20)20 August 1990 (aged 21)	2	0	Lotoha'apai United
14	2DF	Sevedale Latu	(1990-11-09)9 November 1990 (aged 21)	1	0	Unattached
17	2DF	Joseph Kapani	(1989-06-09)9 June 1989 (aged 22)	1	0	Unattached
20	2DF	Ilaisa Lotaki	(1990-01-12)12 January 1990 (aged 22)	1	0	Unattached
2	3MF	Fineasi Palei	(1989-05-20)20 May 1989 (aged 22)	2	0	Lotoha'apai United
5	3MF	Oliveti Vai	(1994-05-10)10 May 1994 (aged 17)	2	0	Lotoha'apai United
7	3MF	Siosifa Moimoi	(1994-09-30)30 September 1994 (aged 17)	2	0	Kolofo’ou FC
8	3MF	Timote Maamaaloa	(1989-06-17)17 June 1989 (aged 22)	2	0	Lotoha'apai United
16	3MF	Misinale Lutu	(1994-01-12)12 January 1994 (aged 18)	1	0	Unattached
19	3MF	Steven Likio	(1991-06-03)3 June 1991 (aged 20)	0	0	Unattached
21	4FW	Vaha Maamaaloa	(1989-06-17)17 June 1989 (aged 22)	1	0	Unattached
6	4FW	Malakai Savieti	(1989-11-11)11 November 1989 (aged 22)	2	0	Unattached
11	4FW	Kinitoni Falatau	(1994-11-14)14 November 1994 (aged 17)	2	0	Houmakelikao
12	4FW	Siosaia Latupauu	(1993-11-13)13 November 1993 (aged 18)	2	0	Unattached
15	4FW	Hemaloto Polovili	(1997-07-26)26 July 1997 (aged 14)	1	0	Lotoha'apai United
22	4FW	Valu Kolofale	(1993-08-03)3 August 1993 (aged 18)	0	0	Lotoha'apai United

List of coaches

• Timote Moleni (2012-2019)

See also

• Tonga national football team
• Tonga national under-20 football team
• OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament